As temperature and humidity levels increase throughout the summer, the risk of heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion,...
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Diabetes Awareness – Dr. Brent Wallis on WVUE FOX 8 News
According to the American Diabetes Association, there are approximately a half million people in Louisiana with diabetes and 113,000 have no...
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Men’s Health Month – Dr. Brent Wallis on WWL Radio
In honor of Men’s Health Month, Dr. Brent Wallis from Peoples Health joined Tommy Tucker on WWL Radio to explore important issues affecting...
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Migraine and Headache Awareness – Dr. Brent Wallis on WVUE FOX 8 News
According to the Migraine Research Foundation, every 10 seconds, someone in the U.S. goes to the emergency room complaining of head pain, and...
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Fall Prevention – Dr. Brent Wallis on WWL Radio
According to the CDC, more than 1 in 4 adults over 65 fall each year. And of those people, less than half tell their doctor. Dr. Brent Wallis...
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High Blood Pressure – Dr. Brent Wallis on WWL Radio
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is dangerous because there are often no symptoms. Many people who have high blood pressure do not know...
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